Suspended For Myspace Group Name

rickportega
Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:51:58 +0000

I was threatened with punishment for “online bullying” after making a facebook group about another student. I took the group down as requested, though. I was asking the same question though; can they really do anything?

“I’m glad they did get in trouble. I don’t think you should say anything on the internet that you wouldn’t say to somebody’s face.”

In my case, I did say it to his face. I agree with you. Saying something behind someone’s back is terrible, so I say things to peoples faces.

From what I understand, the school can only punish you for something you do outside of school if it involves the school. At my school, students get in trouble for fights that take place outside of school if they are rivalries between our school and another. Also, making groups that bash teachers is acceptable as long as you do not mention the school’s name in it. I, however, believe this is violation of freedom of speech, and am sure you could fight this if you have the time and money to spend on lawyers.